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September 11
Kenya: Kenyan Marathoner Fighting Gender-Based Violence in Memory of Fallen Athletes
Viola Cheptoo started a foundation to create awareness and support GBV survivors. They visit schools, youth training camps, and churches, educating young girls on the red flags to… Read more »
August 12
South Sudan: From Refugee to Trailblazer - Monicah Malith's Journey to Leadership
How determination and education transformed a South Sudanese Refugee into the first female President of the University of Nairobi Students Association Read more »
July 25
Kenya: UN General Assembly Recognizes Kiswahili Language Day
This historic resolution highlights Kiswahili's role in fostering unity, socio-economic development, and cultural diversity Read more »
July 17
Uganda: 'Education Gave Me New Life and Purpose'
A survivor of sexual violence uses her powerful story to advocate for the empowerment of other survivors and promote education as a preventive measure. Read more »
July 15
South Sudan: The World's Youngest Nation At a Crossroads
Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges Read more »
April 09
Rwanda: We Must Do More to Prevent Genocide
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice W. Nderitu, joins Rwandans, others in commemorating 30 years since genocide against the Tutsi Read more »
April 05
Rwanda: Kwibuka30 - Learning From the Past, Safeguarding the Future Against Genocide
Remembering those whose futures were taken away, and those at risk across the world today Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Post-Genocide Lessons - We Must Speak Out Against Discrimination and Prejudice
On 7 April, it will be 30 years since the start of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. To commemorate this anniversary, Amb. Ernest Rwamucyo, the Permanent… Read more »
Africa: Kwibuka30 - Learning From the Past, Acting to Prevent Future Genocides
In memory of all those whose futures were taken away and those at risk across the world today Read more »
Ethiopia: Football Rescued Me From Genocide - Now I Promote Peace With It
In 1994, at the onset of the genocide against the Tutsi, Eric Murangwa Eugene, then at the peak of his football career, found his teammates rallying to shield him from the militia… Read more »
January 29
Sudan: The United Nations Is Not Leaving the Sudan
What is the United Nations doing for the Sudanese?" This is a question I am often asked when I meet people inside and outside of the Sudan. And it is an important one. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Elite Kenyan Marathoner Championing Battle Against Gender-Based Violence
Viola Cheptoo founded Tirop's Angels foundation in memory of fellow athlete Agnes Tirop Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: Nairobi Declaration At Climate Summit Pushes for More Climate Action
The Declaration will be the basis for Africa's common position in COP 28 and beyond Read more »
August 18, 2023
Burundi: How We Created Burundi's First Drone
A young innovator turns his newfound technology skills into a pioneering solution for farmers Read more »
August 17, 2023
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, UN Women and Partners Fight Gender-Based Violence
Mengistie Tegenie's four sisters were married before the age of 18. Bright and academically gifted, their schooling--like that of many young women in Ethiopia--stopped after their… Read more »
July 31, 2023
South Sudan: Women Fighting Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Hate Speech
As the world marks international days to end conflict-related sexual violence and hate speech, let's not forget the important role South Sudanese women peacebuilders play in… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Mauritius: How the UN Is Assisting Mauritius to Secure Its Food Systems
Mauritius' heavy dependence on food imports makes it vulnerable to global commodity and supply disruptions, but collaborative sustainable interventions are making a difference Read more »
July 10, 2023
Uganda: Women Shatter Gender Barriers in Uganda's Fish Farming Industry
UN Women's project empowering women in Bugiri District Read more »
July 07, 2023
East Africa: Kiswahili At the Center of Digital Advancement, Artificial Intelligence
Internet-based platforms that support Kiswahili include, Google, Mozilla, Airbnb, Uber, WhatsApp, Spotify, among others. ChatGPT also provides responses in Kiswahili Read more »
June 21, 2023
Sudan: Women and Girls Hit Hard By Attacks On Health
UN agencies warn that health facilities in several states, including the Darfurs, are facing critical shortages of medical supplies Read more »
June 01, 2023
Kenya: Young Marine Pilot Going Against the Tide
Meet Elizabeth Marami, Kenya's first female marine pilot Read more »
May 19, 2023
Uganda: The Honey Business Owner Creating a Buzz in Northern Uganda
Sam Aderubo started his company, Honey Pride, in Arua, northern Uganda, in order to make a positive impact on his community. With support from the UN, the business is taking off,… Read more »
May 05, 2023
Sudan: Escaping Sudan - Home Alone, With Warplanes Overhead
When fighting erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum, 25-year-old Arafa was at home alone with her two young children. "I spent the night in fear, unable to go out of my house, as… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Somalia: Somalia's First All-Women Media Team Marks First Anniversary
Established with support from the United Nations Development Programme, Bilan has provided the first opportunity for Somali women journalists to exercise complete editorial… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Kenya: The Real Impact of the New Malaria Vaccine in Kenya
Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths Read more »
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